Topic: Autonomy

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Report: Warehouse automation order intake up by 7%

February 24, 2026 · A report from market research firm Interact Analysis found that warehouse automation order intake grew by 7% in 2025, bolstered by a variety of topics.

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Okibo announces general availability of robotic BLASTER technology for construction industry

February 24, 2026 · Okibo launched an autonomous, high-speed coating tool, BLASTER, for its construction robots, adding efficiency for industrial painting and priming.

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Ottonomy unveils platform connecting robots, drones and smart infrastructure on NVIDIA

February 23, 2026 · Ottonomy released the Ottumn.AI physical AI orchestration platform, connecting robots, drones and smart infrastructure through NVIDIA.

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Brightpick partners with NAPA, enters automotive market

February 21, 2026 · Brightpick partnered with NAPA as the AI-powered warehouse robotics provider enters the automotive market by deploying over 100 robots for network handling.

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e-con Systems launches DepthVista Helix 3D CW iToF Camera

February 20, 2026 · Embedded vision provider e-con Systems launched its DepthVista Helix 3D CW iToF Camera for robotics and industrial automation offerings.

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A3 presents ‘Age of Automation,’ global film series produced by BBC StoryWorks

February 20, 2026 · A3 and BBC StoryWorks present the ‘Age of Automation’ multi-episode series exploring how robotics and automation are reshaping human lives around the world.

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Yokogawa, ANYbotics integrate OpreXTM Robot Management Core software into ANYmal inspection robots

February 19, 2026 · Yokogawa and ANYBotics partnered to integrate the OpreXTM Robot Management Core software into ANYmal quadruped inspection robots.

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Gather AI raises $40M to scale physical AI platform for global logistics

February 17, 2026 · Gather AI raised $40 million, led by Smith Point Capital Management, to scale its physical AI platform for the global logistics market.

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AlphaLab selects 20 startups for 2026 cohort, embedding intelligence into industry

February 16, 2026 · AlphaLab announced the 20 startups selected for its 2026 cohort, spanning AI, robotics, health, energy and advanced manufacturing in the Pittsburgh area.

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Reallusion expands to a complete human-centric simulation solution

February 16, 2026 · Through Motion Planning, Reallusion is closing the sim-to-real gap with modular, scalable logic in simulation environments that are easy to validate.

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Attabotics relaunches as part of LaFayette Systems

February 14, 2026 · Goods-to-person cube storage technology company Attabotics, following its 2025 bankruptcy, has relaunched as part of LaFayette Systems.

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Roboworx adds AI-powered predictive analytics to Robot Service Manager

February 13, 2026 · By merging telemetry data with machine learning, the software platform detects issues early, reduces downtime and shifts robot service from reactive to preventative.

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Manifest 2026: Dane Technologies introduces AiR DC for sub-zero temperatures

February 12, 2026 · At Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas, Dane Technologies introduced the Dane AiR DC Robot Freezer Package, offering autonomous activity for -10-degree temperatures.

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Robert Playter, Boston Dynamics CEO, to step down at the end of February 2026

February 11, 2026 · Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter announced in a memo that he would step down as CEO of the company on February 27, 2026.

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Symbotic acquires Fox Robotics

February 11, 2026 · Symbotic announced during its Q1 2026 earnings call that it had acquired autonomous forklift company Fox Robotics for an undisclosed amount.

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Palladyne AI receives U.S. Air Force contract to advance swarming capabilities for integrated cross-domain operations

February 10, 2026 · Palladyne AI was awarded a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to make different autonomous systems work together.

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Manifest 2026: Dexory launches next-gen autonomous robot, Storage Health software feature

February 10, 2026 · At Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas, Dexory launched a next-generation autonomous robot and Storage Health software feature, enabling more warehouse efficiency.

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Manifest 2026: Corvus Robotics launches dedicated cold chain drones

February 9, 2026 · At Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas, Corvus Robotics launched Corvus One for Cold Chain, an autonomous drone-based inventory management system for freezers.

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FedEx launches Berkshire Grey’s fully autonomous robotic trailer unloader

February 7, 2026 · FedEx announced it will launch a Berkshire Grey autonomous robotic unloading system called the Scoop in 2026, following a multi-year partnership.

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A3: Robot orders grow 6.6% in 2025 as general industries drive broader automation adoption

February 6, 2026 · A new report from A3 found the sixth straight quarter of robot order growth and continued automation adoption broadly across industries in 2025.

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